We live in a world where vengeance or retaliation is what most people resort to when an injustice or violation of personal rights has been done to oneself or loved ones. Vengeance comes in different methods and forms, from verbal insults and lawsuits to physical violence and even social media. Secular society has even welcomed …
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For a great many generations now, man has used money as a means to improve civilizations, and this practice continues today. One of the most important uses for it is as a medium of exchange, which allows those who use it to enjoy increased levels of convenience. There is nothing inherently wrong with money, but …
Christians can learn a lot from the global flood that took place in Genesis 6. During that time, the wickedness of the human race had become so great that every inclination of their thoughts and hearts were evil (Genesis 6:5). We all know that God hates the wicked and those who love violence (Proverbs 6:16-19). …
To begin with, it is clear that the Bible does not command us Christians to fast. Our gracious God does not require or demand such behavior from us. However, the Bible tells us that fasting offers myriad benefits and advantages. Fasting is considered to be good and profitable. We can read in Acts 13:2 and …
The word “famine” was first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 26:1. Due to that particular famine, Abraham was compelled to travel to the land of Egypt. When we hear the word famine, most of us react negatively. Of course, who wants to starve or be hungry? Even though famine can bring hunger and lead …
In most parts of the world − in different cultures and throughout history − you can find the usage of alcoholic beverages in different varieties and applications; for different celebrations, recreation, hobbies, rituals, traditions, and even medical purposes. You can find the earliest account of fermented drink in the story of Noah when after the …
When God created the world, he created the animals of the sea and air on the fifth day and the land animals on the sixth day (Genesis 1:20-25). That was probably a wonderful and majestic sight to see each creature from the land, sea, and air, one by one, coming into existence in different colors, …
The Bible has a lot to say about evil. Evil is defined as that which is morally wicked, wrong, and sinful. Apart from this, the Bible also refers to evil as something that can cause harm, even if there are no moral dimensions involved, such as calamities, tragedies, and even death (1 Kings 17:20). Our …
Evangelism means to herald the good news or the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The one who says it is called an evangelist or the messenger. Evangelizing means proclaiming that Jesus has given His life, died for our sins, rose from the dead, overcome all sin and brokenness, and then brought new life to those people …
Knowing what the Bible says about the end times is important for Christians. However, it can be quite tricky to fully comprehend it. As you may know, there are different kinds of teachings and doctrines regarding the end times. You will encounter a lot of jargon as you try to study it. Expect to come …